i tried to steer clear of the whole haitiano-dominican bull crap on hx, but i thought this was worth noting. fight!

Dominican Republic wants to do otherwise. The neighbor is planning to build a rail. Indeed, a preliminary study on a railway project was published this week, which provides the connection between the Dominican Republic and Haiti through the rails.

The Regional Development Council (RDC) of the Dominican Republic considers the interconnection of the Dominican Republic to Haiti through a road railway internationally as a primary mission for the next government, headed by President-elect , Danielo Medina. In a preliminary study of the railway project, the DRB noted that with Planning connection with Puerto Rico, Cuba and other countries in the region, the Dominican Republic will propel national development on solid foundations.

The CRD estimates that the international railway will be an effective means of communication that aims to contribute to human progress, growth and trade relations to a smooth integration into the high-tech economy. This pre-study of the international railroad plans to connect to the neighboring Republic Haiti through Dajabón, a border town bordering Ouanaminthe. It also provides a line linking the southern region of the Dominican Republic to Port-au-Prince, as she plans a future interconnection with Puerto Rico by the way which will cover the eastern region, a country seeking to exercise some leadership in the region.

This project, according to a statement reported by the authorities Dominicans Listin Dario, will seek to unite the south and east of the Dominican Republic, and the capital, Santo Domingo. These regions remain connected to the main road that crosses the North East, North Central and Northwest of the country to Haiti.

http://www.touthaiti.com/economie/617-un-projet-de-chemin-de-fer-en-republique-dominicaine